Danish Defense Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen said Denmark will equip Ukraine with modern self-propelled artillery systems to defend new Russian attacks on multiple fronts.
The defense minister on Thursday said Denmark would donate 19 French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.
Defense Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen said: “We have been in constant communication with the Ukrainians about Caesar cannons in particular and I am pleased that we now have broad support from the Danish parliament to donate it to Ukraine’s struggle for freedom.” .
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Ukraine received 24 Caesar howitzers from France, which Ukraine has been operating since late spring 2022.
Denmark will supply Ukraine with a special 8×8 configuration of the Caesar mobile howitzer mounted on the Tatra Truck chassis.
This weapon system, designed by Nexter, is the main weapon of the artillery regiments of the French army as well as many foreign artillerymen who have chosen this powerful, high-performance gun. Designed for direct military support or intensive support, it has proven its worth in many outside operations.
As noted by Nexter Group, Caesar 8×8 can carry up to 36 bases of ammunition as well as a variety of equipment depending on combat needs (secondary weapons, electronic countermeasures, smoke, etc.). Its shield provides a high level of ballistic and anti-mine protection (grades 2A and 2B STANAG 4569) and protection against IEDs.
The new artillery system features an automatic reloading system, the speed of which can be configured according to the user’s operating modes (semi-automatic to automatic).
